Americans: Serfs Ruled by Oligarchs

[Crewleader]

August 19, 2009

Americans: Serfs Ruled by Oligarchs

By PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS

“In a little time no middling sort. We shall have a few, and but a very few Lords, and all the rest beggars.” R.L. Bushman

“Rapidly you are dividing into two classes--extreme rich and extreme poor.” “Brutus”

Americans think that they have “freedom and democracy” and that politicians are held accountable by elections. The fact of the matter is that the US is ruled by powerful interest groups who control politicians with campaign contributions. Our real rulers are an oligarchy of financial and military/security interests and AIPAC, which influences US foreign policy for the benefit of Israel.

Have a look at economic policy. It is being run for the benefit of large financial concerns, such as Goldman Sachs.

It was the banks, not the millions of Americans who have lost homes, jobs, health insurance, and pensions, that received $700 billion in TARP funds. The banks used this gift of capital to make more profits. In the middle of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, Goldman Sachs announced record second quarter profits and large six-figure bonuses for every employee.

http://www.counterpunch.org/roberts08192009.html

[izquierdista]

1. "Will Americans ever understand that they are impotent serfs?"

No, they are not even are the suspecting stage.

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. So, come the revolution, it will be.....wait for it...."Serf's Up!"

:rofl: :rofl:

I just crack myself up sometimes.

but, I did K&R, Crewleader.

[unlawflcombatnt]

5. LOL

"Serfs Up."

Excellent.

:thumbsup:

[Crewleader]

6. good one dixiegrrrl....Surf Is Up Here

At The Space Coast

Hurricane Bill will bring big waves and dangerous rip currents to Brevard's beaches through the weekend.

Go Away Bill & Stay Out To Sea!


http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090821/BREAKINGNEWS/90821005/Bill-brings-waves--rip-currents-to-Brevard&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

[KansDem]

3. Time to storm the Basitlle...

...but we cant afford to build one.

[spin]

4. We need to start holding the feet of those we elect to the fire...

and we can start by insisting they consider the health of the people that elected them far more important than the profits of the insurance companies.

Unfortunately, the main stream media is peddling lies and falsehoods to convince people that a single payer heath care system is, God forbid, SOCIALISM.

As if Socialism is worse than unregulated Capitalism, the results of which almost caused a depression.

Sometimes I honestly believe that the reason the educational system in this country is so screwed up is that the ruling rich class doesn't really want educated middle and lower class people to question their motives and their greed. Of course, they want the people to have just enough education to work for low wages and few benefits. And most importantly, they want their children to receive the quality education necessary to be truly successful in life. Expensive private schools and exclusive colleges provide this superior education to those able to afford it.

Sure, the rich will hold out a hand to a few very intelligent individuals and offer them the education and the chances denied to the vast majority. It's good publicity and since they are beholden to the system, they resent little threat.

Human history does show that in any society over a period of time, the rich gain power over the poor.

This is happening today and unless we show the political strength that our Constitution grants us, the future of our country is bleak.

[truedelphi]

7. + 1 . Wish I'd seen it earlier to K & R. n/t

[New Dawn]

8. K&R